₹180 crore disbursed to 2.65 lakh farmers in Sathya Sai district
The first phase of the initiative was grounded at Kanaganapalli mandal headquarters. Addressing the farmers, the Collector highlighted that they were eligible for ₹20,000 annual assistance, including ₹14,000 from the State and ₹6,000 from the Centre, as a convergence plan. He called on the farmers to adopt the modern methods of agricultural practices, such as drip irrigation and horticulture crops, considering the rain-shadow nature of the region. He said that more than ₹100 crore had already been invested to promote drip irrigation in the district.
Mr. Chetan said that in the Raptadu constituency, ₹36.04 crore was disbursed to 51,496 farmers.
Officials of the Agriculture and Horticulture departments who spoke at the venue highlighted the role of welfare initiatives of the State governments towards boosting the agrarian economy and transforming rural livelihoods. The schemes had galvanized the spirit of confidence among the farmers and created a congenial atmosphere to make agriculture remunerative.
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